How to Walk Hip Action Focus with Todd Martin MD

A closer look at the gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, and hip flexors and how they contribute to a normal, low impact gait. There is much misunderstanding about how we use our hip muscles when we walk. It is commonly thought that we need to push off with the glutes to move forward. This is wrong and a cause of much of the heavy heel strike problem that many people suffer with. This incorrect heel strike has caused many people to try reimagining walking such that forefoot or midfoot placement is normal. The truth is that initial heel contact is the proper way to walk, but it must be done correctly. That requires correct use of the hip muscles as well as the upper and lower abdominal muscles.

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[kathyclark]

Your videos are most helpful to me, before I walk, I'll watch them again.

[lovplaytn]

Very interesting and useful information. Thank You!

[lucagian]

brilliant. your discussion on the glueus medium was simply enlightening. thx

[rayafilms]

There is so much in this video that relates to me, it's almost uncanny. With weaknesses, which I have identified in gluteus medius and hip flexors on my injured side, through Todd's videos, I am now making clear progress in addressing this imbalance. I have a lot of strength building to do, but I'm heading in the right direction. After some months of work, I also walk with less of the trendelenburg gait as described in this video.

[francisgravel]

Great video Todd. I've been having a lot of glute med pain on the right side and feel like it's related to a broken gait.

[alonda]

Thank you for doing such details and useful videos on walking! I am learning so much and moving more freely.

[sebastienortic]

Tank you very much. I was trying for a while to understand the mouvement of the hip in stance phase and glad to see that there is an external rotation.

[Steels]

Nice technical discussion on the muscles used in walking...most appreciated. This will help me with issues I'm having with my hip. Be Well

[vavadtbn]

Great info. I've had hip flexor problems for years. Had PT, injections and acupuncture and still very painful at times when walking.

[matteobarsottini]

Great video, Todd. Any suggestion/exercise on how I can be mindful of my hip flexors’ work?

[youcefbouaninba]

If you have a wath'up a compte i want send to you my vedeo walk in my country our drs they can't diagnosis my prb i want you help me plz i'm suffer for 9 years and trying that alone and i always faild .